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RA06 PXP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 PXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 88,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 88,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,774 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Nearside Front Bumper missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Nearside Front Bumper missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 74,627 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 74,627 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,367 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer beads (cuts in the tread no cords seen) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer beads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer beads (cuts in the tread no cords seen) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer beads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,262 miles

offside rear tyre age cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2017 62,024 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,643 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 22 Jul 2016 50,643 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED OUTER SIDEWALL

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,352 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,453 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,774 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,411 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,859 miles

floor covers fitted underneath the vehicle

offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,261 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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RA06 PXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA06 PXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA06 PXP registered?

RA06 PXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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